bowel obstruction

Frequency: 5.04.5 per million words

A blockage that prevents food or liquid from passing through the small or large intestine.

bowelBOWEL + NOUN

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obstruction

Examples (10)

  • The X-ray revealed a complete bowel obstruction that required immediate surgery.
  • Symptoms of a bowel obstruction include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation.
  • Emergency surgery is often necessary to treat a bowel obstruction.
  • What are the chances of developing another bowel obstruction after this procedure?
  • Adhesions from previous abdominal surgery are a common cause of bowel obstruction.
  • Diagnosing a bowel obstruction early is crucial to prevent serious complications.
  • The patient was admitted with a partial bowel obstruction, which doctors hope to resolve without an operation.
  • If left untreated, a bowel obstruction can lead to life-threatening complications.
  • He had a history of recurrent bowel obstructions due to Crohn's disease.
  • Any suspected bowel obstruction should be evaluated by a medical professional immediately.